AI Compliance
Laws Guide
Three AI laws are reshaping how companies build and deploy AI. Here's what each one requires — and which ones apply to you.
Choose Your Compliance Guide
Texas AI Law (TRAIGA / HB 149)
EU AI Act
NYC Local Law 144
Cross-Law Comparison
Quick reference comparing the three major AI compliance regulations. Use this to determine which laws apply to your organization.
| Feature | EU AI Act | NYC LL144 | Texas TRAIGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Date | Aug 2, 2026 (full) | Jul 5, 2023 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Scope | All AI on EU market | AI in NYC hiring | All AI systems in Texas |
| Risk Approach | Tiered (4 levels) | Single category (AEDTs) | Prohibited practices list |
| Key Prohibitions | Social scoring, biometric ID, manipulation | Using AEDT without bias audit | Manipulation, social scoring (gov), discrimination, deepfakes |
| Max Penalty | €35M or 7% revenue | $1,500/day | $200,000/violation |
| Enforcement | National AI authorities + EU AI Office | NYC DCWP | Texas Attorney General |
| Cure Period | No | No | Yes — 60 days |
| NIST AI RMF | Not required | Not required | Defense pathway |
| Disclosure Duty | Transparency for limited-risk AI | Candidate notice 10 days before | Gov/healthcare AI disclosure |
| Sandbox | Yes (Art. 57) | No | Yes (Ch. 553, 36 months) |
| Private Right of Action | No | No | No |
Which AI Laws Apply to You?
A quick decision framework to determine which regulations may apply to your organization.
EU AI Act
You place AI systems on the EU market, or your AI output is used in the EU — regardless of where your company is headquartered.
NYC Local Law 144
You use an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) for hiring or promotion decisions for positions located in New York City.
Texas TRAIGA
You develop, deploy, or offer AI systems with a Texas nexus — you conduct business in TX, produce products used by TX residents, or develop/deploy AI in TX.
Multiple laws can apply simultaneously. A company using AI for hiring in NYC while also serving EU customers and operating in Texas could be subject to all three regulations. Each law has independent applicability criteria.
These guides are for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. For jurisdiction-specific compliance guidance, contact Subodh KC for advisory services. Last updated: July 2026.